The Chicago White Sox crushed the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4, the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 and the Detroit Tigers were too good for the Tampa Bay Rays 13-4.

The Miami Marlins shut out the Atlanta Braves 5-0, the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-4, the Boston Red Sox edged the Houston Astros 2-1 and the Minnesota Twins went down to the Cleveland Indians 8-1.

The Colorado Rockies were too good for the San Francisco Giants 10-8, the Oakland Athletics overcame the New York Yankees 7-6 and the Kansas City Royals had a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

SUPER SCHERZER

Scherzer tossed eight innings, struck out 10 Mets batters, and got the win for the Nationals. This was the fifth game in a row he has struck out at least 10 batters.

UPTON ROBS DICKERSON

Justin Upton produced some magic to rob the Rays' Corey Dickerson of a homer.

The Pirates led 5-4 entering the top of the ninth but reliever Juan Nicasio gave up four runs without recording an out to allow the Cubs to rally.

RAYS AT TIGERS

Sticking with Upton and the Tigers, Saturday's game is going to be one to watch if you are a fan of pitching and the strikeout. Power-pitchers Chris Archer (4-4, 3.80 ERA) and Michael Fulmer (6-4, 3.40 ERA) do battle in Detroit.